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Co-design of dementia prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA).
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ABSTRACT: Introduction
Dementia is highly prevalent in older Aboriginal Australians, with several modifiable risk factors. Currently, there is limited evidence on how to prevent cognitive decline in Aboriginal Australians.Methods
Based on our Theory of Change (ToC) framework, we co-developed the Dementia risk management and prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA) aged over 45 years in partnership with Aboriginal community-controlled organizations (ACCOs) and Elders. Qualitative data were collected through ACCO staff workshops, Elders yarning, and governance groups to inform the protocol. Additionally, we conducted a small pilot study.Results
Expected DAMPAA ToC outcomes are: (1) improved daily function, (2) better cardiovascular risk management, (3) falls reduction, (4) improved quality of life, and (5) reduced cognitive decline. Attendance enablers are social interaction, environment, exercise type/level, and logistics.Discussion
Findings suggest that ToC is an effective collaborative approach for co-designing Aboriginal health programs.
SUBMITTER: Mateo-Arriero I
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10955769 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Co-design of dementia prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA).
Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association 20230318 10
<h4>Introduction</h4>Dementia is highly prevalent in older Aboriginal Australians, with several modifiable risk factors. Currently, there is limited evidence on how to prevent cognitive decline in Aboriginal Australians.<h4>Methods</h4>Based on our Theory of Change (ToC) framework, we co-developed the Dementia risk management and prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA) aged over 45 years in partnership with Aboriginal community-controlled organizations (ACCOs) and Elders. Qualitat ...[more]